Tag: Cognac vs brandy

According to nutritional data, a standard 1.5-ounce serving of pure, 80-proof cognac contains approximately 96-97 calories and virtually no carbohydrates, fats, or protein. This places its nutritional makeup almost entirely within the category of alcohol-derived calories, often referred to as 'empty calories'.

Pure, unflavored, and traditionally produced brandy contains no residual sugar, as the natural sugars from the fruit are completely converted into alcohol during fermentation and distillation. However, this widely known fact is not universally true, as many brands add sweeteners and other additives during post-processing to alter the taste profile.